This is a German-language text.
This book contains information on:
• The pre-fire-fighting time in Berlin
• Foundation of the Berlin fire brigade
• Probation of the first German professional fire brigade
• The fire-fighting train formation
• Motorization of the fire brigades in and around Berlin
• Berlin fire brigade under National Socialist dictatorship
• The Terror of the Second World War
• The split of Berlin
• Reconstruction and consolidation
• Unification of urban rescue services
• Expansion of fire protection and rescue service
• The VEHICLES of the Berlin fire brigade
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Drawing on archival documents, personal memoirs, contemporary accounts, and military records, Standing Against Fire gathers together for the first time a comprehensive account of the Fire Service's legacy and accomplishments. Embarrassments, humorous tales and outstanding achievements by both fire crews and individual firefighters are recounted. Approximately 200 visuals complement the text. Standing Against Fire is a tribute to the men and women who have proudly and honourably served Canada in the Fire Service.
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